Burlesque performers show off in London

May 14, 2013

The art form has come a long way since Victorian times.

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A burlesque artist performs on stage at the London Burlesque Festival, May 11, 2013, in London, England. Now in its 7th year, Chaz Royal's London Burlesque Festival showcases some of the most eclectic and diverse acts in burlesque. The burlesque phenomenon that appeared in New York and London soon after the turn of the century has since proven to be more than just a retro revival, with no shortage of artists or fans.

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A burlesque artist performs on stage at the London Burlesque Festival, May 11, 2013, in London, England. Now in its 7th year, Chaz Royal's London Burlesque Festival showcases some of the most eclectic and diverse acts in burlesque. The burlesque phenomenon that appeared in New York and London soon after the turn of the century has since proven to be more than just a retro revival, with no shortage of artists or fans.